Friday, June 20, 2008

Monday, June 23rd, is Riley's 5th birthday! We are so happy to have him as a part of our lives!

To celebrate the sweet little guy, we are having a Happy Birthday Riley Sale at The Naked Sheep on Saturday, June 21st from 10:00-4:00pm. There will be treats for his human friends; and all purchases will be Buy 4, Get 1 Free (the free item being of equal or lesser value to the 4 items purchased).

Stop by, get a good deal, and say Happy Birthday to Riley! (No guarantees that he won't growl, but I know he'll be happy to see you nonetheless!)

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

We just received a shipment of Pearls, from Cascade Yarns, in 10 fun and cheerful colorways. I decided to knit up a market bag, and here is the pattern. I'll take a picture tonight, and post it tomorrow!

Instructions Knitting the Body of the BagUsing larger circular needle and 2 strands of yarn, cast on 60 stitches. Place marker and join into the round. Knit 3 rounds.

Round 1: YO, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Repeat round 1 until bag measures 15 inches, or desired length.

Knitting the Bottom of the BagChange to smaller circular needle, knit 3 rounds. Work decrease rounds as follows:

Knit 8, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 7, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 6, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 5, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 4, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 3, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 2, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.Knit 1, k2tog; repeat to end of the round.K2tog; repeat to end of the round.

Cut yarn and thread through tapestry needle. Run tapestry needle through remaining stitches the same direction you would if you were knitting them. Drop tapestry needle through center and pull.

Knitting the Top Edge of the BagUsing smaller circular needle, pick up and knit 60 stitches around top edge of bag.

Knitting the StrapUsing 2 double pointed needles, work in garter stitch (knitting every row) on the first set of 8 stitches for about 22 inches, or desired length for strap. Attach the 8 stitches of the handle to the other set of 8 stitches using 3-needle bind off.

Saturday, June 7, 2008

One of our new yarns at The Naked Sheep is Cascade 220 Superwash Handpaints. We have 7 delicious colorways! I was recently inspired by an entrelac blanket I saw on Ravelry. I love knitting entrelac; so I think I'll try it with this gorgeous new yarn!